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Volume 90, No. 7 - June 1, 2021 “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:17
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Pastor’s Voice ◊ I grew up in Libertyville, IL and my
parents still live in the house I grew up in.
Greetings from Pastor Sheila Sometime this summer they plan to pick
As of May 1st St up my kids, bring them to the late service
Matthew’s officially has to hear me preach, and then head to the
3 pastors again! I will be Milwaukee Zoo after worship.
serving in the roll of Interim ◊ I lived in Milwaukee 2000-2001 when I did
Associate Pastor during this a year of LVC (Lutheran Volunteer Corps).
time of pastoral transition. I lived on 25th & Highland and worked at
You will see me on Sunday two churches on the Southside that have
morning in worship and since closed –Immanuel & Redeemer. My
I will be in the office on housemates and I discovered the joys of
Mondays, Wednesdays, and frozen custard that year and we spent quite
Fridays. If you would like a bit of our meager stipend at Leon’s and
to make an appointment to Kopp’s.
meet in person, via zoom, ◊ I am a student at Adams State University
or over the phone you can in Alamosa, CO working towards a MA in
Pastor Sheila’s first sermon at St. Matthew’s
send me an email sheila@ Counseling. I believe my time as a pastor
related our pastoral vacancies to the calling
stmattslutheran.org or call of Matthias to replace Judas as an apostle. will make me a better counselor and my
the church office. She gave the history of pastorates at St. training as a counselor will make me a
Here are a few things you Matthew’s and how unusual it is to have better pastor. But don’t worry, it is an online
might want to know about not called a senior pastor from outside the program, so I’m not going anywhere.
congregation since 1967.
me:
◊ I graduated from Carleton College with
◊ I have 2 kids – Eren 16 & Jacob 13. We don’t have any a BA in Religion and Luther Seminary
pets but lately my kids have been lobbying hard to get a with an MDiv. My mom’s side of the
snake, lizard, or axolotl and I have agreed to at least think family has A LOT of Oles, in fact my
about it. Great Aunt literally started the Nursing
Program at St Olaf, so it caused quite a stir
◊ I live in Kenosha and the drive to church takes about an when I enrolled at their cross town rival.
hour, give or take depending on traffic. You won’t see my So instead of going to seminary at LSTC
kids very often because they aren’t crazy about leaving (Chicago) I headed to the family seminary.
the house on Sunday mornings at 7am and not getting
home until after 1pm. ◊ S
ince being ordained in 2008 I have only
served churches named after M saints.
After 4 years at St Michael’s Hustisford, WI
St. Matthew’s Mission Statement & 8 years at St Mary’s in Kenosha, WI, I
Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s knew I had to listen when the synod office
Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith jour- called me about St Matthew’s.
ney, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into the world
◊ A
fter being fully vaccinated just before
to make a difference in Jesus’ name.
Easter and not yet having a new church
The Voice of St. Matthew’s job, I decided to apply to be a Substitute
The newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church Teacher to help respond to Kenosha’s
James Holmberg, Interim Pastor desperate need for subs. My first day I was
Ann Williams, Associate Pastor an elementary school PE sub – 3 online
Sheila Rawn, Interim Associate Pastor classes and 2 in person roller skating
1615 N. Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 classes. I have never been the same school
414-774-0441; E-mail: office@stmattslutheran.org twice and have been in elementary, middle,
Visit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org and high school classrooms. This year being
Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. a Sub mostly means being the adult in the
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room while kids work on assignments in
July, October and December by St. Matthew’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 1615 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI Google Classroom on their Chromebooks.
53213 (phone 774-0441) Periodicals postage paid at Milwaukee,
WI. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Voice of Pastor Sheila Rawn
St. Matthew’s, St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 N. Interim Associate Pastor
Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.
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Graduating Seniors to be Recognized VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021
on June 6th! August 2nd - 6th, mornings
Though their senior year has been anything but It will be different, but it will be fun!
normal with hybrid programming, closures, and limited Thank you for your patience
participation in sports and other activities, the St. as we work to plan Vacation
Matthew’s Class of 2021 will be celebrated in-person Bible School for the Summer of
at the 10:15 worship service on June 6th. (Followed by 2021.
cupcakes!) Please mark your calendars
We have been blessed by the service and participation for the mornings of August 2nd
of this group of young people. They have sung and rung - 6th.
in our choirs, acted in pageants and dramas, assisted Although we don’t have all
in Sunday School and VBS, and participated in mission the details at the time of this
trips and other service events. We will miss them as they Voice deadline, we are working
begin a new chapter full of opportunities and discovery, through some fun ideas and will
and we pray for God’s love to surround them in this time release the information and sign
of transition. up via email.
Looking forward to VBS 2021!
Donna Gardner Manke
Children’s Minister
Vaccines play key role in returning us to
safe gatherings
St Matthew’s is in the process of reopening. It has been
Join us for Sunday Worship a long year & we thank you for your patience.
• As of March 28, we began limited capacity in person
In-Person worship.
• As of April 18th we began parking lot coffee hour.
Summer Schedule begins May 30
• As of May 23rd quartets of fully vaccinated singers
8:30 and 10:15 a.m. (thru Sept. 5th) began to share their gifts of vocal music in worship.
No sign-up for summer services • As of May 30th we do not require reservations for
worship.
Live Stream at Home IF enough St Matthew’s folks are fully vaccinated, we
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. will be able to follow the new recommendations from the
Summer Schedule begins May 30 CDC, Dr. Fauci, and our own medical experts which open
8:30 and 10:15 a.m. up new and exciting possibilities, including determining
Link to watch live: bit.ly/StMattsLive when it is safe to allow congregational masked singing!
(Click on the triangle to start the stream) To make this dream a reality we need your help. We
know that kids are not eligible yet, but we want to have as
many people vaccinated as possible, as soon as possible.
Questions? Call the church office weekday Please watch for information regarding vaccination
mornings, 414.774.0441. In-Person staff clinics near you including the possibility of a clinic at St.
meetings take place on Mondays from 10:15- Matthew’s.
11:30; office closed during this time. One of my favorite hymns is Earth and All Stars ELW#
One of the verse starts: “Classrooms and Labs, Loud
boiling test tubes – Sing to the Lord a
new song.” I give thanks to God for
the many people who have worked
so hard in classrooms and labs, with
test tubes, microscopes, and more to
develop the Covid-19 vaccines that
will allow us to move towards a new
post pandemic life which will be
marvelous indeed!
Pastor Sheila
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June 24th - Feast of St. John the Baptist
“A voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way for
the Lord.” Isaiah 40:3
When Mary visited and greeted Elizabeth the mother of St.
John the Baptist, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
(Luke 1: 39-41)
Characteristics of St. John
John the Baptist was more than a prophet because:
Youth Mission Trip 2021:
• A
prophet receives gifts of God, but John was able to
give the gift of baptism MKE – It’s Where We Need to Be!
to God. By doing so, John The theme of this year’s youth mission trip
became enlightened that he is that you don’t have to leave home to find
recognized the true Messiah people and neighborhoods who struggle daily
in Jesus, calling him from under the weight of poverty. In fact, Milwaukee
the moment he saw him leads the nation in some troubling statistics, like
“the Son of God” and “the racial disparities in health, income, and other
Lamb of God” and the socioeconomic measures. In Milwaukee, 27.4% of
immortal. people live below the federal poverty line. (The
• A
prophet predicts what poverty rate for the US is 10.5% overall and 19%
God will achieve and for African Americans). Almost 42% of the kids
all prophets have made in Milwaukee County receive Food Share (Food
predictions about Christ, Stamps). There is a lot of need very close to home!
but no one has predicted This June, instead of learning about the history,
anything about them. St. culture, and challenges of a city in a distant part of
John made predictions the country, we will be getting to know our own
about Christ, but of him other prophets prophesied. community in a different way by volunteering
• T
hese prophets were all carriers of the Word but he was the with local agencies that walk with people who
voice; and as the voice is closest to the Word, so St. John the face poverty and hunger. We will serve at
Baptist was closest to Christ; and yet he was not Christ. food pantries, meal sites, community gardens,
and homeless agencies in various Milwaukee
St. John the Baptist was effective in the proclamation of
neighborhoods. We will also be doing tasks at St.
baptism as people went into the desert and were baptized by
Matthew’s that will support social service agencies.
him in the Jordan River. He baptized Jesus who he referred to
And, as with any mission trip, this week of service
as the Son of God. He used Baptism as a means for salvation
will also include some fun Milwaukee-centered
and the forgiveness of sins.
activities.
Being a great orator, he spoke to the multitude regardless
Mission trips are about being God’s hands in
of their social class and was referred to as “the voice of one
the world – whether it’s miles away or blocks
crying in the wilderness.” He defied political power resulting
away. We look forward to serving at home this
in his imprisonment in Machaerus where he was beheaded
summer. MKE – it’s where we need to be!
at the request of Herodias, the adulterous wife of Philippus,
Herod’s brother.
Furthermore, one cannot overlook the similarities between
St. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Their parents were
promised a child by God. The name of the child was also
given by Archangel Gabriel, the same angel sent in both
circumstances.
From the earliest Christian times, the faithful started
celebrating different holidays and festivals in honor of St. John
the Baptist. The holiday of “Birth of St. John” had its origin in
the fifth century where it was celebrated in the East and the
West six months prior to the birth of Jesus on June 24.
John R. Paradowski
Minister of Music
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Fitting Faith into Everyday Life Four New Stephen Ministers to be
with Your Kids commissioned on June 13th
With the multiple activities and responsibilities Early in the church, it
that constantly tug at the time of busy families, became clear that the pastoral
it’s sometimes a challenge to find time to do faith leaders of the church were
formation at home. Augsburg Publishing has an not able to meet all the needs
easy and fun-to-use tool to help! in the congregation. Several
Spark Family is a quarterly publication for kids individuals, one of whom was
from preschool Stephen, were selected to provide care, and the leaders of the
through 4th grade church laid their hands on them and prayed that God would
that is filled with work in and through them. In this public commissioning,
activities designed the church leaders called on God for support in this crucial
to encourage ministry while communicating to the rest of the congregation
conversations that God had entrusted these individuals with this ministry.
about faith and Our newest Stephen Ministers are completing training
apply Bible stories and will be commissioned by our congregation in worship
to our lives. Each on June 13th at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. These 4 St. Matthew’s
issue is based members have answered God’s call to be part of extensive
on seasons and training and preparation which has readied them to minister
Biblical themes. in our congregation. They will be working with people who
Copies of are experiencing the challenges of life such as hospitalization,
Spark Family retirement, financial setback, the loss of a loved one or any of
are available a number of other difficulties people face in daily living.
on the table We will be enjoying a time of fellowship and celebration in
across from the office. (You can also order an between the services, weather permitting, in our parking lot!
individual subscription at this link: https://www. Save the date and be part of this joyous occasion in the life
wearesparkhouse.org/store/product/SF/Spark- your church!
Family0). All of our 17 Stephen Ministers offer consolation and
support to those in need. From Galatians 6:2 “Carry each
other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of
Each time there is a new baptism:
Christ.”
“We promise to support your parents...” Consolation is a beautiful word. It means “to be” (con-)
During the rite of baptism on Sunday mornings, “with the lonely one” (solus). To offer consolation is one of the
the congregation makes a promise to pray for most important ways to care. Life is so full of pain, sadness,
those baptized. To help us to offer prayers in and loneliness that we often wonder what we can do to
a more intentional way, we list some of those alleviate the immense suffering we see. We can and must offer
baptized in June at St. Matthew’s for the last few consolation. We can and must console the grief stricken, the
years. May their lives be blessed through your family dealing with job joss, those feeling lonely and isolated
prayers. as a result of the pandemic, the old man who wonders why
James Robert Green Mather June 23, 2019 he should stay alive, the young adult who feels like they don’t
Calli Rae Clark June 10, 2018 fit in, those living with anxiety, depression and all who feel
Garner Reed Tanem June 10, 2018 overwhelmed, uncertain and fearful.
Rowan Ward June 10, 2018 To console does not mean to take away the pain but rather
Brynn Elizabeth Flatley June 11, 2017 to be there and say, “You are not alone, I am with you.
Piper Jane Bogart June 12, 2016
Together we can carry the burden. Don’t be afraid. I am here.”
Charlie Robbins Huth June 12, 2016
Jade Evelyn Richter June 21, 2015
That is consolation. We all need to give it as well as to receive
Tessa Lyn Mestelle June 28, 2015 it. Henri Nouwen
Colette Ava Schrubbe June 28, 2015 Please allow one of our Stephen Ministers the privilege
of walking beside you to offer consolation when you are
going through a stressful or difficult time in your life. If you
or someone you know could benefit from the confidential,
Christian caring that a Stephen Minister could provide please
contact Sue Swing or Pastor Ann.
Sue Swing
Volunteer Ministries/Small Groups/Adult Education
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Social Ministry
Reformation’s Annual Summer Textile Recycling Bin returns
Program Needs Your Support to St. Matthew’s!
As they do every summer, the staff at Reformation
Lutheran Church will be holding a summer program
for neighborhood children and youth. Led by
Thaurra Stallings and Interim Pastor Ron Ballew,
the program will gather kids from the neighborhood
to participate in lessons, tending the community
garden, and going on outings. The program will The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates
take place for four weeks in June. At the end of that an average person throws away 81 lbs of clothing
the program, kids who participate are typically every year.
presented with gift cards to help with back to school Better Earth Textile Recycling collects these items.
expenses. If you are able to make a monetary They are a green, for-profit organization working to
donation to help with these expenses, please make reduce textile waste by finding new life for old clothes.
your contribution to St. Matthew’s and designate it BETR exports your discarded clothing and shoes to
for “Reformation Summer Program.” Thank you for destinations worldwide where the need for such items
your generosity! is great.
It is now available for you to donate your used
clothing items
Here are the items accepted:
Wearable Clothes & Shoes in Pairs
Purses
Linens (comforters, blankets, sheets, towels)
Purses, Belts, Wallets, Ball caps
Please put your items in a plastic bag.
The bin will be located in the entryway at the west
parking lot doors (inside) until June 15th. Beside
Sunday mornings, the church entrance is open every
weekday morning, 8 a.m.-12 noon. You can park briefly
along the curb, unload your items and drop them in the
box and be on your way. Easy!
Items NOT to bring: stuffed animals, pillows, rugs,
carpet, fabric, curtains, drapes, smelly items.
Food Pantry Donations are
Always Welcome
Food pantries are always in need of food,
and your donations are always welcome. Please Plastic Bottle Caps Needed for Youth
leave non-perishable food items on the shelves Community Art Project!
outside the main doors, and we will pass them on ArtWorks for Milwaukee
to the Tosa Cares and Cross Food Pantries. The and Northwest Side Community
building is open for donations weekday mornings Development Corporation (NWSCDC)
between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Stop in and say ‘hi!’ are collecting 5,000 plastic bottle caps
Monetary donations are also welcome marked for a youth-led art project at a vacant
“Food Pantry.” site that is being transformed into
an environmental education destination. Youth interns
will create a bottle cap mosaic using plastic bottle caps
and other types of hard plastic lids. (e.g., peanut butter,
mayonnaise, milk, soda, nuts, vitamins, etc.)
Please drop off clean plastic bottle caps and other
hard plastic lids in the container marked “Plastic Lid
Collection” on the shelves outside the main doors.
Thanks for your help!
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Greetings and Artwork from our
Partners in El Salvador
Last month we sent photos of St. Matthew’s kids
playing in the snow to our partner congregation in El
Salvador, and now we have received greetings from
them with news of what their kids are doing! Also
included in the message were colorful greetings from
Easter and Valentine’s Day, which are pictured below.
This month, the rain has started, although it
is very hot in our country. Here in Jayaque (in
the mountains) it is cold, and you have to stay
warm in the morning.
Some children are in partially in-person
classes and others have decided to receive
their classes online. We in the church (Pan de
Vida) have a group who doesn’t have internet
and comes to church to do their homework. We
have a team who can work with the students
who come.
It gives me much joy that you have formed
a committee to work on the partnership with
Pan de Vida. Greetings to them, and share our
gratitude as well.
It is now 11:40 PM in El Salvador, and a
very strong rain
is falling. We are
awake because
it is raining in the
house.
Thank you for
sharing the activity
of the precious
children (playing Our Partnership
in the snow). What Pan de Vida Lutheran St. Matthew’s L. C.
beautiful scenery! (Bread of Life) Gr. Milwaukee Synod
Hugs in Christ, Lutheran Church ELCA
Pastora Emely of El Salvador
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Stitches of Love Quilting Ministry of St. Matthew’s
Quilt Blessing on Sunday, May 9th, 2021
19th year of
Stitches of Love
Ministry
Total of 2,574
quilts and blankets
Kristen & Bev Etzelmueller
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Congratulations, Quilters, on a • The Linus Project
successful year working at home!
a national organization that distributes blankets
Through much dedication, loyalty and diligence as needed to local hospitals and Bethany Christian
Services.
during this year of COVID, the Stitches of Love
Quilt Ministry has thrived and accomplished
• The Joy House
this welcoming home supplies the needs of women
much. Also, thanks to St. Matthew’s Church and & children through the support of the Milwaukee
several members’ contributions to continue the Rescue Mission.
love and support of this ministry. The ministry • CareNet
combines the talents of quilters who have eager a safe haven for expectant mothers to guide them in
the decision to choose life for their unborn.
hearts and hands, to make bedding for those in
need, to the Glory of God. The ministry reaches a
Following is the breakdown of the bedding completed
big milestone next year as it will be the 20th year!!
from September, 2020 through May, 2021.
We look forward to the continued donations to
provide to the Milwaukee area and beyond. • 120 quilts & blankets completed by the St.
Matthew’s Quilting Ministry
The efforts of the Stitches of Love Quilt
Ministry are to spread the love of our Lord • 31 baptismal receiving blankets completed and
presented to parents at time of Sacrament of
through the warm bedding created. The Ministry
baptism
strives to make beautiful quilts and blankets from
• Thrivent Action Team Project completed in
donated fabrics for distribution to individuals
February shipping 5 boxes to Pine Ridge Indian
who are in physical, emotional, or spiritual need.
Reservation in SD. Also a large denim quilt
Many different talents, skills, friendship and kit was donated by church member, Robbie
creative minds woven together to touch the lives Locher and her mother and completed by Kristie
of those in need has been a miracle unfolding. Kroening
As stated in Colossians 1:16, “For everything, • 122 handmade pillowcases to Ronald McDonald’s
absolutely everything above and below, visible House
and invisible….everything got started in Him
Everyone is welcome to join the work of the Stitches of
and finds its purpose in Him.” Prior to the quilts Love Quilt Ministry. The group meets 4 times a year
and blankets being distributed, all quilts receive as a group. No experience or equipment is needed, no
a prayer of deadlines, and all work
blessing. is done at home or at
Following the Blitz Workshop. For
further information,
the blessing,
contact Bev Etzelmueller
the quilts are
at #262-250-3969 or the
distributed church office.
through the
following
organizations as
well as individual
charities: (See next
column)
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Our volunteers make ministry happen every day!
Thank you to these people for Thank you to these people for helping with
sending cards of caring and concern errands, grocery shopping, transportation:
to others in our congregation: Kim Reed
Ali Meier
Tammy Bokern Vicki Johnson
Joy Buer Emily Wanezek
Carly Crave Kristen Etzelmueller
Laura Crave Carl & Petey Lund
Marge Crawford
Anne DeWitt
Debra Endean
Pat Engelhardt
Bev Etzelmueller
Sue Farrell
Pat Foldvary
Carol Heim
Marion Heinz
Laura Hyland
Dollie Kirchner ROTB lunch crew: Trudy Zauner (shopping, set-up, and
Debbie Land reminders), Tari Emerson and family, Charlson Family, Williams
Family and friends, Nancy and Jim Bowen, Pam and Joe Ceci, Jen
Ali Meier Kramer (transporting lunches faithfully), Richard Olson (ordering
Jill Nelson and picking up food)
Kristin Olson
Gloria Potter
Nancy Powers Cross Food Delivery: Ali Meier, Anne Dewitt, Brian Due, Ken &
Sue Voigt, Tom & Nancy Wilke.
Kim Reed
Diane Rineck
Annie Schueppert Transporting items to Reformation Lutheran Church: Don & Jill
Kate Searing Schaeffer, Tim Greene.
Lynne Thomas
Gloria Weiskotten
Cross Clinic and Food Pantry volunteers: Tom & Nancy Wilke
Dave Wurzburger
Dana Wurzburger
Cross vaccine clinic volunteers: Ann Langenstroer, Mary Beth
Thays, Sharon Thiel, Julie Janisch, Danny Thomas
Guest House meal ministry: Carl Johnson
Serenity Inns meal ministry: Kelly KirtleyPage 11
We are so thankful to all of our volunteers
These people have reached out
Together We during Covid by making Phone
Calls to Members:
Make A Difference!
Carl Johnson
Bob Zwaska
Gloria Potter
Judy Holmes
Marge Crawford
Bev Etzelmueller
Dollie Kirchner
Flash Gordon: light bulb upkeep (comes up more Don Schaeffer
often than you think) changing clocks for Daylight
Anne DeWitt
Saving Time, additional tasks as requested, any
time Randy Koeller
Dave & Dana Wurzburger
Mary Ann Gordon: pew pad trimming to fit pew Mary Beth Thays
racks (for when we go back to having items in the
Sarah Lerand
pew racks!)
Diane DuBois
Altar Candle holder cleaning: Laurel Moschetz Conor Williams
Linda Levengood
Library Maintenance: Dee Birschel
Property Concerns (inspectors, contractors for
permits and licenses, contractors for repairs, Worship Volunteers!
general property upkeep): Ed Bross
We didn’t forget about you all... there
Monday morning Men’s Group facilitator are just so many to thank:
(throughout the entirety of Covid quarantine):
Conor Williams Greeters
Ushers
First Fridays Book Group Coordinator: Check-In people
Fred Heim (navigated the shift to Zoom all year Communion Preparers
long) Coffee helpers
Garden Crew Coordinator: Bob Zwaska Thank you, thank you, for learning
new procedures and helping us return
to worship!
We’ve listed as many as we could... if we’ve missed you,
let us know! We’ll recognize volunteers in future issues.Page 12
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Upcoming Sundays
May 30th, 2021
I’m vaccinated, so do I have to wear a
The Holy Trinity mask at church? At this time, our guidelines
still require masks, so that those who are more
Introduction to the Day: When we say God is the triune
God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, vulnerable to serious illness from coronavirus
before, and after the universe: that there is community within can worship safely. Our church council will
God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words revisit this policy in the coming weeks.
today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an
everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, June 13th, 2021
creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has
with the one who sent him. Third Sunday after Pentecost
Prayer of the Day: Almighty Creator and ever-living God: Introduction to the Day: The mustard seed becomes
a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient
we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise
images of the tree of life. We’d expect a cedar or a sequoia,
your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this
but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny,
faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your
no-account seed. It’s not the way we expect divine activity
presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son,
to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around
and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever Amen.
which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the
Isaiah’s vision and call cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but
Psalm 29 Worship the Lord in the beauty of while nobody’s looking it grows with a power beyond our
holiness
understanding.
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Living by the Spirit Prayer of the Day: O God, you are the tree of life,
Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17 offering shelter to all the world. Graft us into yourself and
Entering the reign of God nurture our growth, that we may bear your truth and love to
those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
June 6th, 2021 Amen.
Second Sunday after Pentecost First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Introduction to the Day: A house divided The sign of the cedar
against itself cannot stand. Jesus makes this Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 The righteous shall spread abroad
observation in light of charges that he is possessed. like a cedar of Lebanon
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17
He is possessed, not by a demon, but by the
In Christ, a new creation
Holy Spirit. We who have received the Holy Spirit
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
through baptism have been joined to Christ’s death The parable of the mustard seed
and resurrection and knit together in the body of
Christ. Those with whom we sing and pray this day
are sisters and brothers of the Lord. With them we
go forth in peace to do the will of God.
Prayer of the Day: All-powerful God, in Jesus
Christ you turned death into life and defeat into
victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we
may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Genesis 3:8-15
God confronts Adam and
Eve
Psalm 130 Wait for the Lord, for with
the Lord there is steadfast
love.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Renewed in the inner
nature
Gospel Reading: Mark 3:20-35
Doing the work of GodPage 14
June 20th, 2021
Erickson Scholarship Applicants
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Apply now for scholarship consideration
Introduction to the Day: Now is the acceptable It is time to apply or renew your
time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the application for a scholarship from
storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here the Rev. Gary and Susan Erickson
now, and when we call him he will calm the storm. scholarship Fund for the 2021-2022
Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would school year. Eligibility is based on:
to their creator. We also listen to him and are called 1) Students studying to become
to believe in the power of God’s word in him, a power an ordained minister at a
greater than all that we fear. theological seminary;
Prayer of the Day: O God of creation, eternal 2) Students enrolled in a bachelor
majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine of arts music program with intent to work in church related
and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power music;
preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your 3) Students enrolled in ELCA college or any Lutheran college.
hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Applications can be found at the church office or online at www.
Lord. Amen. stmattslutheran.org. Any questions regarding the scholarship or
application my be addressed to Nancy Herrell. The deadline for
First Reading: Job 38:1-11 applications is June 15, 2021. Turn in all applications to the church
The Creator of earth and sea
office, or send them by email to office@stmattslutheran.org
Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 You stilled the storm and
silenced the waves of the sea
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel Reading:
Paul’s defense of his ministry
Mark 4:35-41
Christ calming the sea
Our Church Family
Suzanne Hansen died on April 24th. Suzanne was a long-
time member of St. Matthew’s and a regular attendee of
June 27th, 2021 the 7:30 service. During her working years she ran the
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost children’s department at Marshall Fields at Mayfair. After
retiring following 40+ years, she cared for her mother, Sophie,
Introduction to the Day: A woman finds healing
by touching Jesus’ cloak, and a girl is restored to volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, helped with
life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a the altar guild and was active in many Wauwatosa civic and
boundary is crossed: in Jesus’ time the hemorrhaging philantrophic activities. We give thanks for her life and her
woman was considered ritually unclean, polluting faithfulness to her church and to God. A service was held on
others by her touch, and anyone who touched a May 12th at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home.
corpse also became unclean. In Mark’s gospel Jesus
breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax Jack Christiansen died on May 7th after
collector’s house to his last breath on the cross as the a brief hospitalization. Jack and his wife,
temple curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus Peggy attended St. Matthew’s for many
in our “uncleanness” and to live as a community that years when their nephew, Pastor Chris
defines no one as an outsider. Manke, was pastor here. They made
many friends and were very supportive
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and merciful God, we of the ministries here, especially the
implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our
children’s ministries. Jack was a
strong defense against all harm and danger, that we
lithographer until his retirement, as well
may live and grow in faith and hope, through Jesus
as a National Guard veteran. Jack & Peggy had two children
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
together: Sara, who lives in Wisconsin, and Peter, who died in
First Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33 1992. Funeral services were held at Jack’s church, Lutheran
Great is God’s faithfulness Church of the Resurrection in Racine.
Psalm 30 I will exalt you, O Lord,
because you have lifted me up
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Altar Flowers have been provided recently by:
Excel in generosity, following
Jesus
(May 2) Daryl & Laura Goeckermann in honor of their 20th
Gospel Reading: Mark 5:21-43 wedding anniversary.
Christ heals a woman and (May 30) Ed & Gloria Weiskotten in memory of
Jairus’ daughter Rev and Mrs H Weiskotten and Mr and Mrs Frank Bauman.Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Next issue of the VOICE is dated July 4, 2021.
Thank you, thank you, for all the diapers, wipes The Garden Crew has met and planned summer projects. We
and ointments donated for area babies! are appreciative of the beauty provided through their efforts.
Camassia near corner of Milw. &
Wauwatosa Avenues Beautiful afghans created by Kathy
Trier during the winter months.
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